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p i i IGNPOST JL1 J WEBER STATE COLLEGE New minor concentrates on women's study issues Women's Studies minor may be implemented By Annette Tittensor Staff writer of The Signpost Although a proposal for a women's studies minor at Weber State failed 10 years ago, the program may gain acceptance into the school's curriculum as early as fall quarter of 1991. 'Ten years ago we didn't have a critical mass of people that felt a need for change, but over the last 10 years we have increased the number of women (on staff) significantly, and there had to be a change in the system," said Dr. Marie Kotter, vice president of Student Services. "When things don't fit into the mold, it is difficult to institute change." A women's studies minor would consist of the study of women's issues, both past and present, in all fields. The program is called an orphan minor because it doesn't list a major or a department, even though it will be in the school of Social Sciences. Students take classes focusing on women's issues from a variety of departments, including history, political science and psychology. The women's studies program will also address multi-cultural issues. "It's important that this program is multicultural because women's experiences are not just on basis of gender, but also on race, ethnicity and age," said Dr. Kathryn MacKay of the History Department, who has helped organize the effort for a Women's Studies minor. MacKay and her colleagues have hope that WSC will join universities nationwide (See STUDIES page 3) (News I I'M1! miw r I o Despite the trouble with Hubble, NASA Is pleased Arts Palumbo to perform a viola concert tonight Sports 10 ROTC prepares for the '. : ranger challenge :: f 5 fry r t '1.. s , r . ,v- v "4,.., . . ? - - H 7 Keeping on her toes "THE NUTCRACKER" danced across Weber State College's Browning Center stage Friday and Saturday. The tradi- QUINN JACOBSON IHf SIGNPOST Honal Christmas holiday performance was presented by Ballet West. Arts and Humanities Week offers chance to expand college educational opportunities By Lorin J. May Asst. News editor of The Signpost Arts and Humanities Senator Ari Hun-saker believes that too many college students spend too much time studying to get a job, and few spend enough time getting an education. He hopes that during Arts and Humanities Emphasis Week, students will be encouraged to broaden their learning spectrum. Throughout this week, displays will be visible in the Union Building, and free performances and poetry readings in the Sky Room will be available to all interested. Dr. Randolph Scott, chair of the Communication Department, says that the study of arts and humanities is one of "the things 7n the old days people went to college to become educated. Now people (study) ... only what their careers require. " - Ari Hunsaker Arts and Humanities senator that make us human - it celebrates humanity. It would be a dreary world without this study." Each school has its own emphasis week, but Hunsaker says his schools is trying to emphasize a different aspect. "Maybe some schools use the week to help recruit general studies (students) into their programs. Our goal is to cross boundaries between schools, to have a unifying effect." Hunsaker said that conversations with Henry Barendse of the Visual Arts department gave him a clearer view on why colleges were created in the first place. "In the old days people went to colleges to become educated," he said. "Now people don't necessarily study what they want to study, but instead, only what their careers require. We can lose our individuality to become amarketable-type object." Hunsaker believes that the things one can learn in arts and humanities can compli- (See WEEK page 2)

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p i i IGNPOST JL1 J WEBER STATE COLLEGE New minor concentrates on women's study issues Women's Studies minor may be implemented By Annette Tittensor Staff writer of The Signpost Although a proposal for a women's studies minor at Weber State failed 10 years ago, the program may gain acceptance into the school's curriculum as early as fall quarter of 1991. 'Ten years ago we didn't have a critical mass of people that felt a need for change, but over the last 10 years we have increased the number of women (on staff) significantly, and there had to be a change in the system," said Dr. Marie Kotter, vice president of Student Services. "When things don't fit into the mold, it is difficult to institute change." A women's studies minor would consist of the study of women's issues, both past and present, in all fields. The program is called an orphan minor because it doesn't list a major or a department, even though it will be in the school of Social Sciences. Students take classes focusing on women's issues from a variety of departments, including history, political science and psychology. The women's studies program will also address multi-cultural issues. "It's important that this program is multicultural because women's experiences are not just on basis of gender, but also on race, ethnicity and age," said Dr. Kathryn MacKay of the History Department, who has helped organize the effort for a Women's Studies minor. MacKay and her colleagues have hope that WSC will join universities nationwide (See STUDIES page 3) (News I I'M1! miw r I o Despite the trouble with Hubble, NASA Is pleased Arts Palumbo to perform a viola concert tonight Sports 10 ROTC prepares for the '. : ranger challenge :: f 5 fry r t '1.. s , r . ,v- v "4,.., . . ? - - H 7 Keeping on her toes "THE NUTCRACKER" danced across Weber State College's Browning Center stage Friday and Saturday. The tradi- QUINN JACOBSON IHf SIGNPOST Honal Christmas holiday performance was presented by Ballet West. Arts and Humanities Week offers chance to expand college educational opportunities By Lorin J. May Asst. News editor of The Signpost Arts and Humanities Senator Ari Hun-saker believes that too many college students spend too much time studying to get a job, and few spend enough time getting an education. He hopes that during Arts and Humanities Emphasis Week, students will be encouraged to broaden their learning spectrum. Throughout this week, displays will be visible in the Union Building, and free performances and poetry readings in the Sky Room will be available to all interested. Dr. Randolph Scott, chair of the Communication Department, says that the study of arts and humanities is one of "the things 7n the old days people went to college to become educated. Now people (study) ... only what their careers require. " - Ari Hunsaker Arts and Humanities senator that make us human - it celebrates humanity. It would be a dreary world without this study." Each school has its own emphasis week, but Hunsaker says his schools is trying to emphasize a different aspect. "Maybe some schools use the week to help recruit general studies (students) into their programs. Our goal is to cross boundaries between schools, to have a unifying effect." Hunsaker said that conversations with Henry Barendse of the Visual Arts department gave him a clearer view on why colleges were created in the first place. "In the old days people went to colleges to become educated," he said. "Now people don't necessarily study what they want to study, but instead, only what their careers require. We can lose our individuality to become amarketable-type object." Hunsaker believes that the things one can learn in arts and humanities can compli- (See WEEK page 2)